2Leaf Press Launches #TrailblazersTuesdays To Promote Its Forthcoming TRAILBLAZERS Book Series

In honor of Women’s History Month, 2Leaf Press launches the hashtag #TrailblazerTuesdays to promote its forthcoming six-volume biographical series, TRAILBLAZERS, BLACK WOMEN WHO HELPED MAKE AMERICA GREAT, an ongoing campaign that will appear on all its social media platforms. 2Leaf Press, a Black/Brown female-led press, is using #TrailblazersTuesdays to acknowledge Black women trailblazers who have [...]

A Note From Gabrielle David

As a Black/Brown female-led press, 2Leaf Press publishes books by a diverse group of poets, authors, artists, activists and scholars communicating stories and ideas that inform, entertain, educate, inspire, and connect to readers everywhere. In recent times we have all observed how heightened public awareness has impacted social change and social policy. Consider the power [...]

2Leaf Press Announces New Company, New Board, and a New Tagline

2Leaf Press announces the reorganization and rebranding of its organization to 2Leaf Press Inc., a new tagline that reinforces that the press is a “Black/Brown Female-Led Press,” and proudly introduces its seven newly elected women board members, who will each help 2Leaf Press with creative solutions to expand the press’ outreach. 2Leaf Press underwent a [...]

Celebrate the Holidays with 2Leaf Press’ Top 12 Diversity Reading List

[trx_title type="3" position="top"]Celebrate the Holidays with 2Leaf Press’ Top 12 Diversity Reading List[/trx_title] Happy Holidays! We’re offering a 40% discount on select books from 2Leaf Press’ Top 12 Diversity Reading List (see below), available exclusively at University of Chicago Press. As an avid reader, I know you’re always looking for something new. And since the [...]

It’s Official: TRAILBLAZERS Rolls Out in 2021

[trx_title type="3" align="center" font_size="28pt" position="top"]It's Official: TRAILBLAZERS Rolls Out in 2021[/trx_title] TRAILBLAZERS, Black Women Who Helped Make America Great American Firsts/American Icons by Gabrielle David Edited by Carolina Fung Feng Introduction by Chandra D. L. Waring Foreword by Lyah Beth LeFlore Since slavery, Black women have struggled to liberate themselves from racism and sexism. Yet [...]

Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets publishes his first poetry collection that reflects the nakedness of our times

[trx_title type="3" font_size="28pt" position="top"] Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets publishes his first poetry collection that reflects the nakedness of our times [/trx_title][trx_title type="5" align="center" font_size="18pt" position="top"]NAKED, A New Poetry Collection by Abiodun Oyewole Introduction by Lyah Beth LeFlore[/trx_title] Abiodun Oyewole, a founding member of The Last Poets, is publishing his first poetry book, NAKED, [...]

Carole J. Garrison’s new release from 2Leaf Press is about fulfilling a bucket list that explores diversity, culture and humanity

[trx_title type="3" font_size="28pt" position="top"] Carole J. Garrison’s new release from 2Leaf Press is about fulfilling a bucket list that explores diversity, culture and humanity [/trx_title][trx_title type="5" align="center" font_size="18pt" position="top"]The Wanderer by Carole J. Garrison[/trx_title] When Carole J. Garrison, an avid traveler, began to experience some age-related ailments, she did what many people do late in [...]

TRAILBLAZERS, 2Leaf Press’ long awaited series that honors African American women, debuts first volume

[trx_title type="3" font_size="28pt" position="top"] TRAILBLAZERS, 2Leaf Press’ long awaited series that honors African American women, debuts first volume November 2020 [/trx_title][trx_title type="5" align="center" font_size="18pt" position="top"]TRAILBLAZERS, Black Women Who Helped Make America Great, American Firsts/American Icons, Volume 1 by Gabrielle David Edited by Carolina Fung Feng Foreword by Lyah Beth LeFlore Introduction by Chandra D. L. [...]

Poet Jason Vasser-Elong discusses the evolution of his poetry collection, shrimp

[trx_title type="3" font_size="28pt" position="top"] Poet Jason Vasser-Elong discusses the evolution of his poetry collection, shrimp [/trx_title] I am often asked, “Why do you like poetry and why do you publish so much of it?” and the simple answer is that I have always found poetry intriguing because poets write about themselves, their culture, and their [...]

2Leaf Press’ Diverse Reading List by Diverse Authors of Our Times

[trx_title type="3" position="top"]2Leaf Press’ Diverse Reading List by Diverse Authors of Our Times[/trx_title] 2Leaf Press, a black and brown female-led nonprofit press founded in 2012, challenges the status quo by publishing books on diversity and social justice. As protests against racial injustice and police brutality have spread across the U.S. and beyond after the killings [...]

2Leaf Press’ Top 12 Diversity Reading List

[trx_title type="3" position="top"] 2Leaf Press’ Top 12 Diversity Reading List[/trx_title] 2Leaf Press, a black/brown female-led nonprofit press has challenged the status quo since 2012 by publishing books on diversity and social justice by a diverse group of writers.  Rather than publish books that use the anti-racist approach of "teaching/preaching" with a dogmatic approach with seminar-like [...]

What the Coronavirus Means for 2Leaf Press

[trx_title font_size="32pt"]What the Coronavirus Means for 2Leaf Press[/trx_title] The coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to our lives. But what has not changed during this challenging time is my belief in the power of books to entertain and inform, and 2Leaf Press’ dedication to its many constituencies—poets, authors, students, professors, teachers, libraries, vendors, readers and [...]

Beach Blanket Books

[trx_title type="3" align="center"]Beach Blanket Books[/trx_title] What is the perfect beach book? Some believe summer reading should be light and frothy. Our idea of light reading are stories that both inform and entertain, and draw you in, whether you are at the beach, park, or your favorite lounge chair. The following suggestions are brought to you [...]

2Leaf Press Publishes DIE JIM CROW EP THE BOOK

I am pleased to announce the publication of DIE JIM CROW THE EP BOOK on June 30, 2016. The book, currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com, provides purchasers access to six songs (the EP), which is a sampling of a larger project (the LP), due for release in 2018. You can read more about DIE […]

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